Let’s Dance: A Celebration of Ontario’s Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions is a nostalgic musical journey, recapturing the unforgettable music of youth and lasting friendships, the days when the live mellow sounds of Big Bands wafted through the air – Louis Armstrong, the Dorsey Brothers, Bert Niosi, Art Hallman, Johnny Downs, Mart Kenney, Bobby Kinsman, Ronnie Hawkins … Throughout the 1920s to the ’60s, numerous legendary entertainers drew thousands of people to such memorabl...

The second edition of the Handbook of Education Policy Research—the largest volume published in AERA’s history—addresses a variety of policy and contextual issues in early childhood, K–12, and postsecondary education that have received extensive empirical attention during the past 15 years. With the pandemic and social turmoil as a backdrop, the editors build on the breadth and depth of the first edition while expanding the scope of the project to include subjects, methods, theori...

Looking for a gift that's more treat than trick? The Oakhaven Junior Detectives and the Halloween Hypothesis is the captivating read your young sleuth will adore. It's the ideal blend of spooky-season fun and clever problem-solving, making it a wonderful alternative to candy.When a prized pumpkin is mysteriously drained of life, three young detectives set out to find the truth behind the town's legend of the "Halloween How...

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, something isn't right.Water that was once crystal clear turns yellow without warning. Metal objects change overnight. Food tastes… wrong. Adults are confused. Some choose to ignore it.But not the Oakhaven Junior Detectives.Sam, Mia, and Jake are three kids driven by curiosity and sharp minds. When their secret bell rings twice—the signal for a real case—they know this mystery is different. Every clue p...

When strange things begin happening in the quiet town of Oakhaven—a rainbow without rain, shadows that won't stay still, and trees that seem to "talk"—three young detectives step in.Sam, the logical leader with his trusty toolbox, Jake, the brave and energetic adventurer, and Mia, the brilliant note-taker who sees patterns everywhere, follow clues hidden in nature itself. As the town prepares for its annual Apple Pie Festival, the Trio Oakhaven must uncover the sec...

Nothing in Oakhaven seemed dangerous at first.There were no alarms, no warnings—only a sweet smell in the evening air that stayed a little too long.What begins as a few strange reports soon draws the attention of the Oakhaven Junior Detectives: Sam, Mia, and Jake. Park benches feel sticky by morning. Metal railings lose their shine. After the rain, the river answers back with quiet foam along its edges. None of it is dramatic. All of it is connected....

As the New Year Festival fills the town of Oakhaven with lights, music, and excitement, something strange appears—a plain white mask that doesn't belong to anyone.It moves without being seen.It appears at just the right moments.And it carries a message meant for those who are paying attention.Sam, the sharp-eyed leader with his detective toolbox, Jake, the brave and energetic risk-taker, and Mia, the brilliant note-taker who sees patterns others miss, follow t...

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, strange things begin to happen.Ancient fossils seem to whisper when the wind passes by.Compasses refuse to point north—especially at midnight.And one morning, rain falls in a perfect circle beneath a clear blue sky.Most people call it a curse.Sam, Mia, and Jake call it a mystery.As the three young detectives follow the clues, they discover that Oakhaven isn't hiding magic or ghosts—but something far more fascinati...

A hidden map. A ticking clock. A treasure that time almost forgot.When the Oakhaven Library announces a renovation, the basement—a labyrinth of forgotten history—is scheduled to be sealed off forever. But when the Junior Detectives discover a century-old map hidden in a rusted box, they realize they are the only ones standing between a priceless treasure and an eternity of concrete.The clock is ticking. With less than two days until the construction crews a...

The greatest secrets are hidden in plain sight...Fresh off their success at the Fall Festival, the Oakhaven Junior Detectives—Sam, Mia, and Jake—are ready for a new challenge. They never expect it to arrive by a tap on their treehouse, tied to the leg of a beautifully carved wooden owl.The message is a riddle, pointing them to the town library after dark. There, under the moon's glow, they find their first clue: a blank piece of parchment that only reveals ...

Detective kids storyWhen Vinnie the Vulture, the beloved (and googly-eyed) mascot of Oakhaven Elementary, mysteriously vanishes just before the Fall Festival, panic spreads faster than a spilled bag of popcorn. But fear not, for the Oakhaven Junior Detectives – Sam, the deerstalker-wearing leader; Mia, the meticulous note-taker and glitter-bomb expert; and Jake, the observant, gummy-worm-loving strategist – are on the case!Follow their trail of iridescent p...

The purpose of this book is to provide a devotional resource that will lead readers into a personal encounter with God's presence. It is meant to help the reader connect the head and the heart. This book is organized around 30 readings that will take you through an entire month. Each reading, one for each day of a month, consists of a detailed study of a biblical passage (From the Head…) followed by a devotional application based on that passage (...To the Heart). The book both traces the ...